Tag: Fire Department

On October 26, 2021 at approximately 12:05 p.m., Rosetown RCMP responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway #7, west of Tessier. Investigation has determined that a semi cube truck was travelling eastbound when it rolled and left the roadway. The driver, a 25-year-old male from Swift Current, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His… Continue reading UPDATE: Highway 7 Open After Closed Due to Single Vehicle Collision

New signs around the Kindersley Fire Station were recently erected, asking the public not to enter the area when emergency vehicle lights are flashing. When responding to an emergency, the public is reminded to yield to the department’s vehicles, giving them the space they need to respond. The signs are also a reminder that when… Continue reading New Signage Remind Residents to Keep Back During Emergencies

I am Lenard Ward and my wife and I moved to this community in 1976 and joined the Eston Fire Deptartment that November. I served as firefighter #8 and was promoted to deputy chief. After a number of years I am now back to being a firefighter and serve as #9. Why did you join… Continue reading Eston Firefighter Lenard Ward

Hi, Wayne Bleile, a firefighter with Kindersley Fire. What inspired you to become a firefighter? As a kid, I remember watching and following the fire trucks on my bike when the old Town alarm went off. What is your most memorable moment? I would have to say that getting my long service medal along with… Continue reading Kindersley Firefighter Wayne Bleile

Hey, I’m April Matthewson and have been on the Eston FD for 4 1/2 years.   What inspired you to become a firefighter? I have always liked a challenge so when I was asked if I wanted to join the department I was excited for this new adventure and then fell in love with it.… Continue reading Eston Firefighter April Matthewson

Hi, I’m Cody Phinney with the Kindersley Fire Department. What inspired you to become a firefighter? My mom was actually on the Kindersley fire department for many years when I was a kid and that definitely had an influence on me. I still think to myself how cool it is that my mom is a… Continue reading Kindersley Firefighter Cody Phinney

Good afternoon, some of you may know me as Josh Goetz, a fire fighter, #85, or even by my nickname. For fire prevention week 2021, I’ve been asked to share a few things with you all, and here’s some of the behind-the-scenes stuff you might not have known about fire fighting. Why did you join… Continue reading Kindersley Firefighter Josh Goetz